Acer Travelmate 8371G

Resumen de la valoración: A solid if somewhat unexceptional business laptop with a 13.3in screen

Pros: Good keyboard; decent 13.3in screen

Contras: No DVD drive; only available with Windows Vista

Veredicto: Acer's TravelMate 8371 is a no-nonsense laptop for professionals needing a business client for use while on the road. It features a decent keyboard and screen, and is a reasonable performer that does not weigh too much when carried around.

Resumen de la valoración: Acer's TravelMate Timeline 8371 has a plain, grey appearance that looks dowdy compared to most ultra-portable laptops. It feels sturdy, though, with an especially rigid lid that barely flexes at all under pressure.

Veredicto: Acer's TravelMate Timeline is one of the best ultra-portable laptops we've seen thanks to its excellent battery life and performance.

Resumen de la valoración: The TravelMate 8371 is solidly built, although the degree of flex in the keyboard may annoy some users. If you need an integrated optical drive, look to one of the larger models. Otherwise, enjoy the excellent battery life.

Pros: Lightweight yet robust, High-quality 13.3in. screen, Great battery life, Mobile broadband option, Competitive price

Contras: No integrated optical drive, Noticeable flex in the keyboard, Lacklustre sound output

Veredicto: The build quality is quite solid: the metal of the lid section, in particular, is rigid and offers good protection for the display. However, given the TravelMate 8371's portability it's disappointing that there's no clasp to hold the lid and base ...